Post by ircmaster on Apr 26, 2008 10:49:41 GMT -5
I recently sent a letter to Take-Two to release GTA IV early due to all the leaks out on the internet. Here's the letter:
I didn't really put ircmaster, I just don't want to reveal my real name on teh internetz.
Hello Take-Two Interactive,
As you may know, numerous videos have been leaked online of GTA IV game play footage and I have also noticed your attention to this where you even requested to close down some live feed channels online. I have also heard about a letter (which might be fake) telling European retailers to actually release the game early due to how much it has been leaked. This might seem like an impossible request but I just wanted to know if you are willing to release the game early to the US and US only. You can do this sorta low-key so most people won't know about it though you can tell retailers to sell to customers who ask for it. I guarantee you that you will get more sales if you release it early than if you release it on the 29th. Most people are already losing interest in the game after seeing the game play videos and I have seen comments like "Wow, the graphics aren't as good as the screenshots..." (which might just be from the cam game play) "...I'm not buying" and comments like "Look at the dumb controls and vehicle handling. This game isn't worth the buy for me" and as you can see this is "deteriorating the experience" (as a Take-Two representative stated to swiftor, the man who was putting up broadcasts of GTA IV) of the game and hurts your business on a major scale. You may think this is just a fan boy letter of some kid who wants the game early, and you're right. But as you can see I have provided extensive proof that this can in fact hurt your business and if executed will definitely excel Grand Theft Auto IV's reputation to levels above other blockbuster games like Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Turismo 5, Gears of War 2 and more. I hope you consider this suggestion and I can't wait to hear from you!
Sincerely,
ircmaster
As you may know, numerous videos have been leaked online of GTA IV game play footage and I have also noticed your attention to this where you even requested to close down some live feed channels online. I have also heard about a letter (which might be fake) telling European retailers to actually release the game early due to how much it has been leaked. This might seem like an impossible request but I just wanted to know if you are willing to release the game early to the US and US only. You can do this sorta low-key so most people won't know about it though you can tell retailers to sell to customers who ask for it. I guarantee you that you will get more sales if you release it early than if you release it on the 29th. Most people are already losing interest in the game after seeing the game play videos and I have seen comments like "Wow, the graphics aren't as good as the screenshots..." (which might just be from the cam game play) "...I'm not buying" and comments like "Look at the dumb controls and vehicle handling. This game isn't worth the buy for me" and as you can see this is "deteriorating the experience" (as a Take-Two representative stated to swiftor, the man who was putting up broadcasts of GTA IV) of the game and hurts your business on a major scale. You may think this is just a fan boy letter of some kid who wants the game early, and you're right. But as you can see I have provided extensive proof that this can in fact hurt your business and if executed will definitely excel Grand Theft Auto IV's reputation to levels above other blockbuster games like Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Turismo 5, Gears of War 2 and more. I hope you consider this suggestion and I can't wait to hear from you!
Sincerely,
ircmaster
I didn't really put ircmaster, I just don't want to reveal my real name on teh internetz.
